Vietnamese billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong surpasses Samsung Electronics chairman in Forbes global rich list
Economy 13:42 14/03/2026Billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong, chairman of Vietnam's leading private conglomerate Vingroup, has ranked 93rd on the latest global rich list released by Forbes, surpassing several prominent billionaires, including the chairman of Samsung Electronics.
New tungsten price cycle: MSR emerges as value stock for global investors
Economy 12:20 13/03/2026The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is driving a surge in global demand for semiconductor chips and large-scale data centers. Behind this technological race lies another critical competition: securing reliable supplies of strategic materials.
Pickleball world number one Waters to make international debut in Vietnam
Vietnam News 15:17 11/03/2026Pickleball world number one Anna Leigh Waters will make her international debut next month at the PPA Tour Asia's Hanoi Cup in Vietnam, organisers said on Tuesday, as the paddle sport continues its push into new global markets.
Vietnam draws impact investment, opening new opportunities for SMEs
Economy 14:01 11/03/2026Vietnam is attracting growing interest from Canadian investors in impact-focused sectors such as energy and green economy, creating new opportunities for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to access international funding.
Japan knock out Vietnam, Taiwan beat India to set up Asian Cup quarter-final with China
Vietnam News 09:31 11/03/2026PERTH, Australia - Japan stayed perfect in the women's Asian Cup group stage as they eased to a 4-0 win over Vietnam, who crashed out of the tournament as Taiwan secured second place in Group C with a 3-1 victory over India on Tuesday.
2 Vietnamese frigates to join joint patrol with Chinese navy in Gulf of Tonkin
Vietnam News 17:17 10/03/2026Two Vietnamese frigates will participate in a joint naval patrol and training exercise with the Chinese Navy in the Gulf of Tonkin, as part of the 10th Vietnam-China Border Defense Friendship Exchange, scheduled for March 18 and 19 in Quang Ninh Province, northern Vietnam and China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
Vietnam mobilizes 4 million barrels of oil to secure energy supply
Vietnam News 12:23 10/03/2026Vietnam has mobilized some four million barrels of oil from international partners to ensure short-term fuel supply stability as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to raise concerns about global energy markets, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said on Monday.
Vietnam’s Internet infrastructure ready to power low-altitude economy
In-Depth 16:28 09/03/2026Vietnam’s expanding 5G coverage and the arrival of low-Earth-orbit satellite Internet are positioning the country to accelerate its digital economy, particularly the emerging low-altitude economy, in the years ahead.
Chairman of Vietnam’s Can Tho pledges not to ignore citizens’ petitions
Vietnam News 15:06 09/03/2026Chairman of the People’s Committee of Can Tho City in southern Vietnam Truong Canh Tuyen pledged at a meeting with voters on Monday morning that citizens’ petitions would not be ignored if he is elected to the municipal People’s Council for the 2026–31 term.
How do detainees, persons in temporary custody vote in Vietnam?
Vietnam News 12:11 09/03/2026Under current regulations, individuals who are temporarily detained or held in custody are still entitled to exercise their voting rights.
